Showcasing silk dyed with beni and safflower, and lacquered in gold, this kimono design dates to the Edo period (1615-1868), when it was used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh. Karaori refers specifically to the exquisitely embroidered traditional woman's kimono that Noh theatre was known for. Original Art: Karaori costume design for Noh Theatre. Era: 18th century. Region: Japan.
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Showcasing silk dyed with beni and safflower, and lacquered in gold, this kimono design dates to the Edo period (1615-1868), when it was used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh. Karaori refers specifically to the exquisitely embroidered traditional woman's kimono that Noh theatre was known for. Original Art: Karaori costume design for Noh Theatre. Era: 18th century. Region: Japan.
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Showcasing silk dyed with beni (the pigment extracted from safflower petals) and lacquered in gold, this kimono design dates to the Edo period (1615 1868), when it was used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh. Karaori refers specifically to the exquisitely embroidered woman s kimono that traditional Noh theatre was known for.
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